Simvastatin Prescribing at RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,948
Total Quantity
124.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+73%
RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,948 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,398 to the NHS. This is 73% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +73% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.